October 2015 Events in the Golden Isles

4th Annual St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival: Wednesday – Sunday, September 30-October 4- This 5 day festival offers the best the South has to offer, from BBQ & Georgia Craft beer to local seafood & phenomenally paired wines, from Pitmasters & Professional Golfers to local restaurants & spirits! St. Simons will transform into a non-stop celebration as it hosts Celebrity Guest Chefs, Bloggers, Authors, locals and tourists alike. Check out the events to see where to find your favorite chefs, bands, artists, farmers and spirits! Voted “Best Public Fair or Festival” by the Allie Awards, this is the only local festival that highlights the bounty of the Golden Isles while raising money and awareness for Hospice of the Golden Isles, the only non-profit hospice serving our five county area. For more info see our previous blog or the website.

First Friday in Downtown Brunswick: Friday, October 2nd- Take a stroll down Newcastle Street & Gloucester Street in downtown Brunswick and visit the shops, restaurants and galleries that call the port city home. There will be live music from local musicians, restaurant specials and art openings.

St. Simons Island Antique Show: Saturday & Sunday, October 3rd & 4th in Postell Park on St. Simons Island- Antique dealers from across the Southeast will be under the oaks in Postell Park by the Pier. Admission and parking are free! The festival will be open from 9am to 5pm.

Color Your World Creative, An art inspired gathering of women: Thursday – Sunday, October 8-11 at The King and Prince Resort, hosted by Get Your Muse On- While creating art and capturing memorable moments is the main event, this art-inspired weekend includes more than art. Women who attend will enjoy culinary delights at the King and Prince Hotel, Island Tours, yoga, a poolside wine party and more. Traci DeForge, owner of Get Your Muse On says, “Women are yearning to express creativity and take a break from their hectic lives. This retreat is the perfect chance to get away with a girlfriend or make memories with new friends.” With instruction by award-winning artist Cathie Parmelee, hands-on art creation begins at the King and Prince Resort Thursday evening followed by studio time Friday and Saturday at the Get Your Muse On warehouse. Find out more about Color Your World Creative here.

The Farmer’s Market at Sea Island: Saturdays, October 10th & 24th 9am-2pm in the parking lot of the Market at Sea Island- Held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, features a variety of fresh produce, artisan products, vendors, live music, and food samples.

Second Sunday: October 11, 2015 12pm-5pm- This popular family-friendly music event will take place under the Sidney Lanier Bridge in Brunswick. Each month, the proceeds from Second Sunday benefit a variety of select local charitable organizations. Hundreds of music fans, families, friends – locals and visitors alike – who converge on the park armed with lawn chairs, blankets and coolers, enjoy listening to the live music. Raffle tickets are sold for door prizes contributed by area businesses. Kids can play in the inflatable bounce house and slides. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled community event! Click here for details.

The Island Players present Sugar: Thursday, October 15th to Sunday, November 1st, 2015- Based on movie ”Some Like It Hot”; Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Bob Merrill, Book by Peter Stone

Art Gallery Crawl: Thursday, October 15th, 2015 – 5pm to 7pm, 8 Galleries ~ 100 Artists- HOP the Light House Trolley from any Gallery and see them all ~ Just $10, visit their website for more information.